Sinusitis refers to an inflammation of the mucous membrane lining the paranasal sinuses.It often follows the usual cold, influenza and other general infections. Germs which are usually eliminated from the body sometimes find their way into these sinuses or chambers … Continue reading
Ear and sinus infection occurring together is a painful condition. All the while, you experience a congested and heavy feeling which is very bothersome. Read this article to understand how a sinus infection gives rise to an ear infection along … Continue reading
Decongestants relieve nasal and sinus congestion (stuffy nose) caused by allergies or colds. These drugs shrink the tissues and blood vessels in the eyes and nose that swell in response to a cold or contact with an allergen (substance that … Continue reading
Nosebleeds are common. Most often they are a nuisance and not a true medical problem. But they can be both. Among children and young adults, nosebleeds usually originate from the septum, just inside the nose. The septum separates your nasal … Continue reading
The process of clearing mucus and congestion from the nasal passages. Blowing the NOSE generates substancial pressure that can force congestion into the SINUSES and eustachian tubes. The best method is to blow through both nostrils with a gentle and … Continue reading
A FRACTURE of the nasal BONE, typically resulting from a direct blow. The NOSE is especially vulnerable to impact injuries, and the nasal bones are the most commonly fractured on the face. Injury to the CARTILAGE and other tissues of … Continue reading
The clinical term for a bloody NOSE. The inner nasal passages have a rich and plentiful supply of BLOOD vessels, and there are many causes for epistaxis. During an episode of epistaxis, blood may come from the nostrils or from … Continue reading
A noncancerous, fleshy growth within the interior NOSE. Polyps are outgrowths of the mucous membrane and extend from the membrane on a stemlike projection called a pedicle. Polyps have a rich BLOOD supply and bleed easily. Because of this and … Continue reading
A bacterial INFECTION of the HAIR follicles around the base of the nostrils that results in INFLAMMATION and irritation of the tissues. Symptoms include redness, swelling, and PAIN. Sometimes the tissue becomes raw and bleeds. Nasal vestibulitis typically develops with … Continue reading
The facial structure that serves as the organ of smell as well as the portal through which air enters and leaves the pulmonary system. Air enters the nose through the nostrils, passing beneath the olfactory NERVE endings. Odor molecules activate … Continue reading
Nosebleeds are usual and usually minor emergencies that result from facial injuries, nose infections or high blood pressure. Here’s how to treat them: – Sit up so that blood trickling down your throat doesn’t obtain into your lungs. – Apply … Continue reading